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Is VC-1 the same as Windows Media Video 9?

April 26, 2017media VC-1 video Windows

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Is VC-1 the same as Windows Media Video 9?

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Yes, the big picture: VC-1 is the SMPTE standardized version (SMPTE 421M) of Windows Media Video 9. The output of of a VC-1 encoder is bitstream compatible with a Windows Media Video 9 decoder that supports the profile, level, and features used.